luke 7:12 commentary

Hence it has been matter of wonder, why modern Christians should not only have their burial-grounds contiguous to their churches, but even bury in their churches; a custom most certainly prejudicial to health, and introduced, as is most likely, by superstition and pride. The effluvia from dead bodies is excessively unwholesome. "At what time do they take their beds lower? See Jeremiah 6:26; Amos 8:10; Zechariah 12:10. Is not that the attitude of her who is the Spouse of Christ, III. Anciently no Jews were buried within the walls of the city, except the kings and distinguished persons, 1 Samuel 28:3; 2 Kings 21:18. The scope and sovereignty of Him Who is Lord and God is life itself. 8 When Herod saw Jesus, he was greatly pleased, because for a long time he had been wanting to see him. 1, 2. Jesus didn't like death, and He regarded it as an enemy that had to be defeated. T. Bab. The dead were always carried out of a Jewish city for burial. Indeed the meeting was not accidental but providential, and foreknown by our Lord Himself. 2, 3. They have all forgotten. (u) Vid Misn. Luke 23:7-12 Jesus’ Silence Before Herod Luke 23:13-25 The Final Verdict from the Fickle Judge, Pt. Carried out - The Jews always buried their dead without the city, except those of the family of David. Death seizeth on old men, and lays wait for the youngest. It is a common idiom in Luke, και ιδου — kai idou was carried out (εχεκομιζετο — exekomizeto). And yet this poor woman was a widow. The introduces the apodosis, but is really superfluous; very Hebrew (Godet).— , was being carried out (here only in N. T.); used in the classics (Acts 5:6). Just as there were three descriptive terms for the man, there are three descriptive terms for his construction. But see this subject completely handled in a judicious pamphlet, intitled, "Seasonable Considerations on the indecent and dangerous Custom of burying in ChurchesandChurchyards." The Church must weep because so much of her life is a procession of the dead. "it was forbidden to do any work at the time a dead man was buried, even one of the common people.''. 1 Kings 17:10). There was a dead man carried out,— It was customary for the Jews to bury out of the city, as appears from Matthew 27:60. The life of the Church lies in her sympathy. There were ordinarily at such funerals those that carried the bier, and some to take Agam. The only son of his mother, and she was a widow - affecting particulars, and told with delightful simplicity. Figure of speech Asterismos. Luke 7:10 And they that were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole that had been sick. Imperfect passive indicative. (Gospel) IT WILL HELP if we put today’s Gospel passage into its context. He was being carried in an open coffin, covered with a cloth. Moed Katon, fol. Most towns in the Middle East had walls and a gate. Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, [ exekomizeto (Greek #1580)] - in the act of being so. “One entrance alone Nain could have had; that which opens on the rough hill side in its downward slope to the plain. The whole of this preposterous conduct is as indecorous and unhealthy as it is profane. (7:7-12) Earlier in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus warned his disciples against formal, hypocritical prayer, and gave them a model prayer to start them on their prayer journey. Jesus looked at the boy and spoke to a dead person as if he were alive. Amongst the Talmudists, a dead corpse Semachot, c. 3. sect. Jesus’ critics accused Jesus of being a winebibber and a glutton (7:34). Dead bodies, being ceremonially unclean, were not allowed to be buried within the cities-though the kings of David's house were buried in the city of David-and the funeral was usually on the same day as the death. The last sad offices of the dead are to be performed, and as the procession leaves the city, by chance—what a wonderful chance it was!—she meets the Lord Jesus. ἦν), καὶ αὐτῇ χήρᾳ (see also the readg. Such knowledge befits One who wrought such a miracle. Luke 7:12. By touching the coffin he intended perhaps to show, that he would by no means shrink from death and the grave, in order to obtain life for us. For a general improvement of all the circumstances of this miracle, see the end of the chapter. Hilch. Her all was taken, he whom she loved was gone. The Jews might have introduced it to prevent their being polluted by touching the biers or dead bodies of their countrymen; but both they and the heathens might have had a further reason for this institution, namely, the preservation of their health; it being notorious that the effluvia which proceed from dead bodies are very pernicious, and often cause pestilential disorders. There is a spark of Divine fire waiting to be called out; there is the baptismal grace deep down, the accumulated store of grace waiting to work its way out if we only sow well. Carried out] sc. The power of the Gospel of Christ lies in its extreme simplicity. Study Luke 23 using Matthew Henry Bible Commentary (complete) to better understand Scripture with full outline and verse meaning. II. What is the scope of His sovereignty and dominion? We Christians not only bury them within our cities, but receive them even into our churches! of the court-gate. Loesner cites examples of the use of this verb in the same sense, from Philo.— , : these words supply the pathos of the situation, depict the woe of the widowed mother, and by implication emphasise the benevolence of the miracle, always a matter of interest for Lk. Every man should know that the gas which is disengaged from putrid flesh, and particularly from a human body, is not only unfriendly to, but destructive of, animal life. III. She still is a widow, weeping for the return of her husband. This circumstance the evangelist takes notice of to shew, that though there had been no persons presentat the miracle but those who attended the funeral, it was illustrious on account of the number of the witnesses. She would probably become destitute without someone to provide for her needs. ((w) Maimon. We have here a striking emblem of his freely bestowed compassion in raising us from death to life. Jesus looked at the boy and spoke to a dead person as if he were alive. 10, 11. and so upwards; and in this manner was this corpse carried out: who was, the only son of his mother; hence the sorrow and mourning were the greater; see Zechariah 12:10. and she was a widow; and if she had been supported by her son, her loss was very considerable; and having neither husband, nor son, to do for her, her case was very affecting: and much people of the city was with her; according to the age of persons was the company that attended them to the grave: if it was an infant, not a month old, it was buried by one woman, and two men, but not by one man, and two women; if a month old, by men and women; and whoever was carried out on a bier or bed, many mourned for him; and whoever was known to many, many accompanied himF20Ut in locis supra citatis. In addition to these text commentaries, you can review the available audio and video commentaries. Moed Katon, fol. On the impropriety of burying in towns, churches, and chapels, take the following testimonies: Extra urbem soliti sunt alii mortuos sepelire: Nos Christiani, eos non in urbes solum, sed et in Templa recepimus, quo fit ut multi faetore nimis, fere exanimentur. Just as in ordinary life, dealing with life is the finest and grandest thing that any man can take part in, the problems of life and the cares of life and the needs of humanity, so Christ claims to be the Lord and God of all life. χήρα] Some few cursive mss. 1. Both Matthew 7:11 and Luke 11:13 start with the words, “If, then, you, [although] being bad, know how to give good gifts to your children.” The Greek word for “bad,” “evil,” or “wicked” is ponerós and serves to contrast the flawed human with the Father who is holy or pure in the absolute sense. Christ performs this miracle to vindicate His title as the Lord of nature, as God Himself, incarnate in the flesh. Bab. 2. I. carried out on his bed there are many mourners: but if he be not carried out on his The dead were always carried out of a Jewish town to be buried outside. 80. Jesus no doubt saw many funeral processions for in those days life was uncertain. The word answer in Luke 12:11 is the ancient Greek word apologeomai – “apology.” It means to make a defense or give an adequate answer. The teaching seems to be simple -- and at one level it is. Luke 7:12. On a bier, the body covered by a cloth, but not in a coffin. 12. Luke 7:12. ἐξεκομίζετο, was being carried forth) It is right that the dead should be carried forth for burial to places somewhat removed from the abodes of the living.— σὺν αὐτῇ, with her) Funeral rites and services were designed rather for the sake of the mourners than for the sake of the dead bodies. And for ourselves, what is our prayer at this time, as we think of the beautiful story of the widow of Nain? For as the Gloss hath it, every A dead man carried out - A funeral procession. Just outside of the gate he met the funeral procession. Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum. Jesus Christ would not raise this young man to life before he was carried out to be buried, that he might meet him near the gates of the city, where the assembly of the people took place. Benson Commentary Luke 7:11-12. Burial-places should be in situations of retirement, far from the tread of the happy and busy world, where all the feelings may be still and calm, and where there can be no injury to health from the mouldering bodies of the dead. 106. 2, 3. And a large crowd from the town was with her. 12. But when He drew near to that town He saw a funeral procession coming towards Him. LUKE 137 JOHN 227 ACTS 321 ROMANS 409 1 CORINTHIANS 453 2 CORINTHIANS 501 GALATIANS 545 EPHESIANS 583 PHILIPPIANS 627 COLOSSIANS 657 1 THESSALONIANS 701 2 THESSALONIANS 731 1 TIMOTHY 747 ... lished my commentary on 1 John and called it Be Real. 2. . Rock tombs outside of the village exist there today. 221, τὸν δὲ παῖδα … ἐόντα οἱ μουνογενέα: Æsch. Meals are important in Luke-Acts. "Others were accustomed to bury their dead without the city. Luke 3:14). And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die. The custom of burying within cities, and especially within the walls of churches or in their vicinity, had its origin among Christians very early; yet perhaps few customs are more deleterious to health than burials within large cities, especially within the walls of frequented buildings. The Jews ordinarily buried outside the gates of their cities. Now when he drew near to the gate of the city, behold there was carried out one that was dead, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her. Like most Oriental towns it had walls and a gate. 24. Peah, c. 1. sect. Compare Jeremiah 6:26; Amos 8:10. Is it glowing and shining clear? only son, etc. 80. 10 And they that were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole that had been sick. Luke 7:12 - Now as He approached the gate of the city, a dead man was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow; and a sizeable crowd from the city was with her. Anciently no Jews were buried within the walls of the city, except the kings and distinguished persons, 1 Samuel 28:3; 2 Kings 21:18. saith, Not in a coffin that is carried on men's shoulders, but in their arms.". The gate of the city - Cities were surrounded by walls, to defend them from their enemies. Luke 6:48. Secondly, It is taken also for carrying the corpse out of the city: for the This in itself is not surprising, since centurions would have been a part of the Roman occupation force in Judea and Galilee in the first century. Now as He approached the gate of the city, a dead man was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow; and a sizeable crowd from the city was with her. Luke 7:12–13 — American Standard Version (ASV 1901) 12 Now when he drew near to the gate of the city, behold, there was carried out one that was dead, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her. A dead man carried out - A funeral procession. & Kiddashin, fol. Kiddushin, fol. in Misn. evangelist seems to relate this miracle, as if it had happened by mere accident; though, beyond a doubt, divine Providence disposed all things to increase the splendour of the miracle. What is surprising is that these representatives of Roman … Continue reading "Commentary on Luke 7:1-10" only son, &c.—affecting particulars, told with delightful simplicity. 1. ; to which may be added, and what must always tend to increase the number at such a time, that, according to the Jewish canonsF24Piske Tosaphot Megilla, art. R. Simeon Ben Eliezer saith, for the dead that is The only son of his mother, and she was a widow. 80. Before he constructs his house, he digs deep, then lays a foundation. The large retinue of mourners was common though it suggests that she had friends. 80. Not altogether. Luke 23:7-12 New International Version (NIV) 7 When he learned that Jesus was under Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who was also in Jerusalem at that time. 12 Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her. Luke 12:7 - Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Massech. A bitter loss. and is buried by one woman and two men. He performed this miracle to vindicate His essential title of Him Who was the Lord. It is the name of the Old Testament—God; it is the grandest witness to the Divinity and power of Christ Himself. Expanded and fully updated, this volume now reflects the best elements of recent notable contributions to the study of Luke-Acts as well as the author’s own deepened understanding gained from years of further reflection on the text. "The infant dying before it be thirty days old, is carried out in the bosom: Such a loss to a Jewish widow would be too great for consolation. It was very proper that Christ should work this miracle just as he was entering the city, that he might preach the gospel with better success, from the opinion they must form of him, after beholding so great a miracle, and so great a favour bestowed upon them. In most cities it was not allowed to bury the dead within the walls; hence, they were carried to some convenient burial-place in the vicinity of the city. Taking part in such an even was seen by Jews as a meritorious act. The reason which induced Christ to restore the young man to life was, that he saw the widow bereft of her only son, and had compassion on her: for he did not withhold his favor till some one requested it, as he did on other occasions; but anticipated the prayers of all, and restored the son to his mother, by whom nothing of this sort was expected. vii. Ebel, c. 12. sect. The only son of his mother, etc. 9 When Jesus heard these things, he marvelled at him, and turned him about, and said unto the people that followed him, I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel. Semachot, c. 3. sect. Sunday, July 12, 2020 Lesson Text: Ecclesiastes 3:1, 7b; Luke 2:39-52 King James Version (KJV) I. Now he takes the lesson a step further by teaching them to ask in faith. 27. He not only deigns to touch us with his hand, in order to quicken us when we are dead, but, in order that he might raise us to heaven, himself descends into the grave. deceased is carried out of the court-gate of his own house.". burying-places were not near the city. The most profound of all the miracles Jesus performed during His earthly ministry are those in which He resurrected someone. God, decency, and health forbid this shocking abomination. Perhaps Jesus knew the woman. Or, again, the Church weeps for her sons, the younger sons, who, in confirmation, have made their pledge; or the young communicant, who, in the first zeal of communion, has received the body and blood of the Lord. [Much people was with her.] ; and which was the case this dead man: he seems to have been well known and respected by the company that attended him to his grave; of these some were bearers, and these had their deputies, and these again theirs; for as they carried their dead a great way, they were obliged often to change their bearers; and of the company, some went before the bier, and others went after itF21Vid Misn. 2. Burial-places should be in situations of retirement, far from the tread of the happy and busy world, where all the feelings may be still and calm, and where there can be no injury to health from the mouldering bodies of the dead. Besides this, there were present both the multitude that followed Jesus, and the multitude that followed the corpse, to the end that all these might be eye-witnesses to the miracle, and many might praise God, as Ven. “All things you want men [or, people] to do to you, you should thus also do to them, for this is the law and the prophets.” (Matthew 7:12; Luke 6:31) Treating others like one would want to be treated has come to be known as the “golden rule.” Acting in harmony with it reflects a … There was a dead man] Though a young man. The usage of μονογενής with a dative is classical: cf. [SOROS = coffin; bier; urn; a stand on which a corpse is carried.] Gloss. (Maldonatus) --- In a few words, the evangelist paints to life the affliction of this distressed widow parent: a mother and a widow, without the least hopes of children, deprived of him who was her only support, the life of her habitation, the source of all her maternal tenderness and satisfaction, now in the prime of health, the only branch of her succession, and the staff of her old age. Superstition first introduced a practice which self-interest and covetousness continue to maintain. 12.The only son of his mother. Luke 7:12. , and lo! 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No burying places should be tolerated within cities or towns; much less in or about churches and chapels. She was fairly well known for almost the whole of the town were taking part. (r) T. Bab. Surely our Lord did not perform His miracles because He was compassionate. And in this case the blow was double; the son, the only son, who might have been the stay of the home, has been taken too. 12. - Rosenmuller. Luke 7:12-17 The most profound of all the miracles Jesus performed during His earthly ministry are those in which He resurrected someone. He went into a city called Nain — A town situated about a mile or two south of Tabor, and near Endor. Senibus mors in ianuis, adolescentibus in insidiis, ( Bern.) F. F. Bruce, New International Commentary on the New Testament (NICNT), Eerdmans, 1988, 564 pp. Luke 7:2; 23:47; Acts 10:1; cf. Some particular circumstances of distress are mentioned in the case before us: the young man to be buried, was the only son of his mother, and she was a widow, and consequently had no prospect of more children: hence the sympathy which she received from her relations and acquaintance was singular. 1 Luke 23:13-25 The Final Verdict from the Fickle Judge, Pt. He is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. EXEGESIS: OLD TESTAMENT BACKGROUND: The Old Testament background for the story of Jesus raising the widow’s son is miracles wrought by Elijah (1 Kings 17:10-24) and Elisha (2 Kings 4:18-37). Luke 7:12 Now as He approached the gate of the city, a dead man was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow; and a sizeable crowd from the city was with her. The gate of the city ... does not indicate that the city had a wall, referring rather to "the opening between the houses, by which the road entered the town."[16]. (12) The only son of his mother, and she was a widow.—The two facts are obviously stated as enhancing the bitterness of the mother’s sorrow. Peah, c. 1. sect. Biblical Commentary (Bible study) Luke 7:11-17 . Luke 8 Chapter 7 In this chapter we have, I. Christ confirming the doctrine he had preached in the former chapter, with two glorious miracles—the curing of one at a distance, and that was the centurion’s servant ( v. 1-10 ), and the raising of one to life that was dead, the widow’s son at Nain ( v. 11-18 ). 872, μονογενὲς τέκνον πατρί. And so there should be across our life a new flood of light, across the congregation as it gathers Sunday by Sunday, not as listeners and hearers, but as worshippers of the Unseen, and yet ever present, Christ. The New Testament records three of these resurrection miracles, including the raising of a widow's son, of Jairus' daughter, and of Lazarus. Hence harlots were called moechae bustuariae, sluts of the tombs, because they were thrust out of the city to play their pranks, where the dead were buried, as being dead while they lived. Our decrepit age both expects death and solicits it, but vigorous youth looks strangely upon that grim sergeant of God. 106. 27. This name, Lord, means that Christ has gained a victory over the grave and death. in Misn. The burial, as was the invariable practice in the East, took place outside the city. behold: there was a dead man carried out; of the city; for they, used not to bury in cities, but in places without, and at some distance: the burying places of the Jews were not near, their cities (r); and they had different ways of carrying them out to be buried, according to their different ages: a child under a month old was carried out in the bosom of a person; if a full month old, in a little coffin, which they carried in their arms; one of a twelve month old was carried in a little coffin on the shoulder; and one of three years old on a bier or bed, (s) and so upwards; and in this manner was this corpse carried out: who was, the only son of his mother; hence the sorrow and mourning were the greater; see Zechariah 12:10. and she was a widow; and if she had been supported by her son, her loss was very considerable; and having neither husband, nor son, to do for her, her case was very affecting: and much people of the city was with her; according to the age of persons was the company that attended them to the grave: if it was an infant, not a month old, it was buried by one woman, and two men, but not by one man, and two women; if a month old, by men and women; and whoever was carried out on a bier or bed, many mourned for him; and whoever was known to many, many accompanied him (t); and which was the case this dead man: he seems to have been well known and respected by the company that attended him to his grave; of these some were bearers, and these had their deputies, and these again theirs; for as they carried their dead a great way, they were obliged often to change their bearers; and of the company, some went before the bier, and others went after it (u): besides, what served to increase company at a funeral was, that it was looked upon as an act of kindness and mercy to follow a corpse to the grave (w); to which may be added, and what must always tend to increase the number at such a time, that, according to the Jewish canons (x).

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